2021 Skoda Karoq 1.5L Petrol · EX21 DKA

The vehicle presents a stable and improving mechanical trend, culminating in a pass on 7 October 2025 at 23,918 miles. The preceding failure on 6 October 2025 was a minor tyre-related defect, resolved within 24 hours, indicating prompt rectification rather than neglect. The most recent test confirms the vehicle met all structural and safety standards, though the tester flagged perished front tyres with non-structural cuts. This is a consumable wear item, not a systemic fault, but it signals that rubber components are ageing and require monitoring. The mileage profile is notably low for a 2021 vehicle, averaging approximately 4,784 miles per year. Between the October 2024 pass at 15,342 miles and the October 2025 pass at 23,918 miles, the vehicle accumulated 8,576 miles in roughly twelve months, suggesting a shift from prolonged standing to more regular use. The earlier records from May 2024 at 13,906 miles show a modest 1,436-mile increase over the preceding period, reinforcing the pattern of light use followed by increased activity. No anomalous gaps or implausible jumps are present in the data. The recurring advisory items centre on suspension components. Both front shock absorbers were flagged for light oil misting in May 2024 at 13,906 miles, a condition that did not escalate to a failure and was not cited in subsequent tests. This suggests the degradation was minor and either repaired or stable, but a physical inspection of the shock absorbers and associated suspension bushes remains advisable to confirm no deterioration has progressed. The May 2024 failure also cited a headlamp aim defect, which was rectified before the pass on the same date, indicating no persistent electrical or alignment issue. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the condition of all tyre sidewalls, given the repeated citations for cuts and perishing, and verify the integrity of the exhaust emissions system, braking components, and underside for corrosion. The low-mileage history reduces the likelihood of significant drivetrain wear, but prolonged periods of standing can cause brake disc corrosion, tyre flat-spotting, and dried seals. A road test under varied conditions will confirm whether the previously flagged suspension misting has progressed into audible knocking or diminished damping performance.